Occupational Health Nurse
Full Time NEW

Northern Star Resources are searching for a passionate Occupational Health Nurse at our Carosue Dam Operations. This is an autonomous site-based position working a roster of 8:6 FIFO ex Perth or BIBO ex Kalgoorlie.

The primary role is to ensure the health of employees and contractors through; the delivery of professional health and medical services, health promotion, proactive injury management, monitoring of occupational health functions and the delivery of expert advice and assistance on health and medical matters.

The Occupational Health Nurse is required to be on call 24 hours to respond promptly with all medical emergencies.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Provide emergency and non-emergency assistance and medical care to the site.
• Assist in managing the sites processes in relation to medical emergency preparedness through the regular review and updating of emergency procedures and response systems.
• Manage the emergency medical facilities and assets onsite to ensure a timely, coordinated, and professional response.
• Conduct regular training on the use of defibrillators and medical related issues to individuals.
• Provide relevant medical training and coaching to members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Assist the H&S Manager or nominated delegate to ensure that all health and medical reporting requirements meet corporate requirements and are completed and distributed in a timely manner.
• Assist the H&S Manager or nominated delegate with analysis and interpretation of health data.
• Promote and adhere to Northern Star methodologies, policies, procedures and standards by consistently maintaining a high quality of work across all allocated functions.
• Assist with the interpretation of legislation, government standards and agreements. Provide input / informed commentary, improvement opportunities on areas of risk to management team as required.
• Assist the OHS Department with projects as directed, by ensuring project compliance and quality; while identifying improvement opportunities. This will include but not be limited to occupational health and hygiene, medical programs, and the administration of workers compensation claims.
• Assist in other duties as directed by the H&S Manager or nominated delegate.

Required skills and experience: 

• Bachelor of Paramedical Science or accepted equivalent (such as 10+ years with a State Ambulance Service with appropriate “on road” prehospital and remote experience) OR
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent.
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Current qualification in Advanced Life Support (ALS).
• Demonstrated experience in first responder or emergency medical care.
• Current manual “C” Class Western Australian Drivers Licence.
• Familiarisation with RFDS protocols and medical evacuation procedures.
• Knowledge of Injury Management / Return to Work processes and practices.
• Provision of rural and/or remote medical services.
• 3 years’ experience working in a similar environment (Mining industry).
• Sound clinical reasoning and diagnostics skills.  
• Demonstrated experience and/or qualifications in Occupational Health and Safety or Hygiene.
• Exposure to emergency response situations in mining.
• Knowledge and understanding of INX systems.

About Northern Star Resources

Northern Star offers unparalleled opportunities for you to forge a career in the resource industry at their underground and open pit operations across Western Australia and Alaska. You can choose residential or FIFO opportunities throughout your career with us. 

Gold in Ounces. Opportunities in Tonnes. 

Why join us? 

Be part of the next exciting growth stage of Northern Star. You will be engaged in a dynamic work environment where you will be valued as an integral part of the team, and where you can develop and grow with our business long term.   

Northern Star encourages a diverse and inclusive culture where all people can achieve and contribute to their greatest potential. Joining the Northern Star team also means you are eligible for our industry leading Parental Leave entitlements, and bonus programs. 

Benefits when you join Northern Star

• Company subsidised GU Health Insurance 
• Gold Price Variable bonus incentive 
• Short-term incentive bonus program 
• Employee Share Plan programs
• 5 weeks annual leave   
• Industry leading Parental leave policy – with up to 20 weeks primary carers leave and up to 4 weeks secondary carers leave. Primary carers return to work benefits including up to 6 weeks bonus payment, top up of superannuation and long service leave service recognition  
• GoldSTARR program – cash savings for everyday expenses   
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) that includes free, confidential counselling and wellbeing services  
• Salary Continuance (Income protection) insurance from commencement  
• Salary Sacrificing benefits, including Novated Leasing and Remote Area Living benefit options; and 
• Paid Family Domestic Violence leave. 

Diversity & Inclusion 

Northern Star actively supports and contributes to local communities in which we operate. We recognise the advantage of a diversified workplace including diversity of gender, thought, experience, and ethnicity. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and strive for workplace excellence. 

Recruitment Process 

Our recruitment process considers your alignment to our company values and the requirements of the role. We also have several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your suitability for the role including police checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, right to work checks, qualifications, due diligence and/or reference checks. 

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